How to travel from Chester to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Perth is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Chester to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Perth.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Perth

There are several options for getting from Chester to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).

The distance between Chester and Perth is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Chester and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Perth. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, St Enoch SPT Subway Station and Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Chester and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and Perth. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Chester and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Perth. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chester and Perth. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

How do I get from Chester to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Perth

Transport options from Chester to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 60m
£205($240)
hourly619km (384 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
£155($180)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane4h 35m
£135($160)
every 2 hours618km (384 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane4h 45m
£120($145)
every 2 hours664km (413 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 35m
£170($200)
every 3 hours762km (474 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
£130($155)
hourly479km (298 miles)
Train via Haymarket4h 40m
£125($150)
every 4 hours464km (288 miles)
Train via Preston6h 15m
£67($79)
6 times a week501km (311 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
£34($40)
once daily526km (327 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£52($62)
on demand460km (286 miles)

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Airports near Perth

The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Perth
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Perth
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Perth